Bag End Bags grew out of a collection of over 35 years - we downsized, and when in the process of moving house, my husband kept opening moving bags marked "summer linen/cushions" to find they contained handbags! Since I am now at that age when you either do something different, or spend the rest of your life saying "why didn't I do that?", I decided to open a shop for women like myself, searching for that perfect handbag!
I have now been trading since February 2007 and have already moved location once in April 2008 to my present shop at 3 Cross Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2LH. Our current location is a treasure trove of bags and gifts, and the stock is an enticing mixture of vintage and nouveau bags for others and yourself!
The bags in store are a mixture of vintage, ends of lines, handmade, ethnic, retro and new handbags for every occasion. From Whiting and Davis through Le Soir, to the retro Jane Shilton and Suzy Smith; our stock features not only evening bags, but also day bags for every eventuality; vintage scarves, tapestry work bags, hats, gloves, muffs, and even packets of 1960s stockings! Our website will mainly feature the rare and speciality items, from retro and vintage to hard to find pre-loved handbags and has a range of classic silk scarves and smaller gifts for those looking for the perfect vintage gift.
I personally make a great number of private buys from customers and local ladies, so will very often have provenance on a handbag e.g. "this bag was bought for my daughter's wedding in June 1968". I buy from a lot of older women so, in most cases, you will be only the second owner of a very well cared for handbag. By buying a vintage or retro bag you are contributing to a greener planet, and with that, the majority of our packaging and padding for postage will be recycled, where possible, to maximise our efficiency. The bags themselves are a wide mixture of leather, fabric or other materials but full details of each bag will of course be given in the item descriptions.
Our website will mostly feature the retro and vintage stock we have; so have a browse through our online shop and find your bag to treasure!
07973 409635
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm, closed 1-2pm
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